Differential bearing shims (4067), located between the differential
bearing cups (4222) and the
differential housing, adjust the differential ring gear backlash and the
differential bearing
preload.

The differential case (4204) is a one-piece design with two openings to
allow for assembly of
the internal components and lubricant flow. Two opposed differential
bearings (4221) support
the differential case in the differential housing. Removable differential
bearing caps retain the
differential assembly in the differential housing.

Inside the differential case, the differential pinion shaft (4211)
supports two differential pinion
gears (4215). The pinion gears engage the differential side gears (4236), to
which the halfshafts are splined. The differential pinion shaft lock bolt
retains the differential pinion shaft in the
differential case.

A circlip, located on the inboard CV joint stub shaft, holds the
halfshaft in the differential case.

When installed, the circlip engages a groove in the differential side gear.

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Component Tests
Road Test
NOTE: It may be necessary to have the customer ride along or drive the
vehicle to point out the
concern. During the road test, take into consideration the customer's driving
habits and the driving
conditions. The customer's concern just may be an a ...

Installation
Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies.
3. CAUTION: Remove the rear brake calipers to prevent drag during the
drive pinion
bearing preload adjustment.
CAUTION: Do not allow the calipers to hang from the bra ...

Pinpoint Tests
Functionality
With the ignition switch in the RUN position, voltage is applied
through the warning indicator I circuit
904 (LG/RD) to the voltage regulator. This turns the regulator on,
allowing current to flow from battery
sense A circuit 36 (YE/W ...